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84 N-View 2016
Key Benefits of Membership
• Government lobbying and industry representation
• Practical advice and solutions for all employment needs,
including current pay rates and required allowances
• Store visit and business analysis provided by VANA
member ser vices officer who works and cooperates
with members to improve their business
• Member exclusive special offers and discounts.
• Regular and relevant communication via our Industry
News & Information newsletter and blog
• Networking opportunities through our regional and
metropolitan meetings, VANA Golf Day, industry awards
night, VANA Expo
• Members area on website available 24/7 for members
to exchange information, view resources and latest
information, as well as download important documents
and templates
Further Benefits Include:
• Nparcel: Service includes customer parcel pick-up,
parcel drop-off, prepaid satchel sales, Ladbrokes
account top-up, sign-up and prepaid card sales and
other e-leisure services.
• N-stock: An online purchasing service, which allows
newsagents to purchase and sell an ‘N’ branded
product range.
• Love Your Newsagent: An awareness campaign which
aims to promote the newsagency industry by reaching
new customers, thus generating store traffic and
increasing newsagency sales.
• Yournewsagent.com.au/(yournewsagentsname):
newsagent dedicated website that offers a cost
effective way for newsagents to communicate with
customers online.
• Ndeliver Logistics: Platform available to distribution-
only members.
2015: A year in Review
The newsagency industry continues to evolve and remain
relevant to the consumer. A community focused industry
with significant face to face contact that’s very much a part
of Australian lifestyles.
In August, September and October, the VANA Team visited
newsagents around the state with regional and metro
meetings. These meetings were imperative in making
members aware of VANA’s commitment to champion the
cause of our industry.
‘A VANA member is never alone’
VANA held its golf day at the prestigious Huntingdale
Golf course. The day saw approximately 100 newsagents,
distributors and industry partners enjoy a fantastic day and
evening where networking and new relationships were built.
Along with the VANA industry awards night at Crown
Casino, newsagents more than ever before came with their
staff and families to be a part of an event that celebrates the
newsagency industry in Victoria.
The Nparcel platform continues to grow towards a significant
retail footprint which has caught the attention of major multi-
national organisations who see the industry as an opportunity
to partner with for mutual beneficial outcomes.
These relationships, with partners such as Fastway Couriers,
Toll, TNT, Blueshyft and Ladbrokes, have brought a new
dimension to the channel.
Nparcel differentiates itself by being industry owned, industry
operated and exclusive to the newsagency channel. Working
for the benefit of the newsagent, Nparcel is ensuring that
newsagents are relevant in the e-commerce space.
The VANA Team continues to work tirelessly in the interest
of its members. Together, we all look forward to our
newsagency channel being around for many years to come.
VANA Board
Chairman: Gerard Munday, Patterson Road Tatts News & Post
Email: gerard@pattersonroad.com.au
Vice Chairman: Chris Pecora, newsXpress Malvern Central
Email: pecora@bigpond.net.au
Treasurer: Ron Thorpe
Email: r.thorpe1@bigpond.com
Executive Director: Kate McDonald,Wendouree News & Lotto
Email: wennew@netconnect.com.au
Director: Luke Liu, Kingsway Newsagency
Email: kingswaynews@gmail.com
Director: Ivan Casagranda, Pascoe Vale Central Newsagency
Email: ivan@northwestdistribution.com.au
Contacts
Address: Suite 4, 202 Ferntree Gully Road, Clayton VIC 3168
Phone:
(03) 8540 7000
Fax:
(03) 8540 7077
Email:
general@vana.com.au
Website:
www.vana.com.au
Blog:
www.vananews.com.au
VANA Staff
General Manager: Chris Samartzis
Member Ser vices Officer: Geoff Deas
Events and Office Manager: Kathy Xu
IT/Website Officer: Aditia Ernawan
Office Assistant: Phuong Quach
Bookkeeper: Neela Arachchige
Accountant: Graeme Dee